Possibly the biggest gun story from last year was that SIG Sauer won the U.S. Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition with a modified P320. There was an enormous amount of activity at the SIG Sauer booth during the 2017 SHOT Show when the announcement was made of their selection. Interestingly, other than announcing the incredibly lucrative contract, SIG Sauer … [Read more...]
Beretta’s New APX in .40 Caliber!
Just announced: the new Beretta APX chambered for the .40 S&W. Beretta launched the new APX pistol in .40 S&W. Beretta states this pistol is specifically designed to meet the needs of law enforcement and military uses. Considering the .40 S&W continues to be a dominant caliber in American law enforcement it appears Beretta is hungry to take a bite out of the … [Read more...]
New FN 509 Striker-Fired Pistol
FN America announced its new 509 striker-fired pistol. Though not the first striker-fired pistol from FN, the new 509 appears to have combined a lot of the best characteristics from several available options and combined them into one very nice pistol. In fact, the 509 was designed to meet the rigorous U.S. Army MHS competition requirements. The new FN 509 is going to … [Read more...]
Heckler & Koch VP9SK Arrives
Heckler & Koch introduced the VP9SK at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Based on the company's popular HK VP9 pistol, the new VP9SK sub-compact handgun is poised to be very competitive in the ever-growing concealed carry market. In fact, this is one of the most anticipated gun announcements of the show. A lot of people have been calling for a compact version of … [Read more...]
Beretta’s APX Pistol Arrives!
Exciting news: The new Beretta APX pistol was just released for commercial sales in the USA. There was a lot of talk about the Beretta APX striker-fired pistol at SHOT Show this year. In light of the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract going to the SIG P320, many people wondered what the future would hold for Beretta's entry. Beretta's entry to the MHS, the … [Read more...]
New Hudson H9 Striker Fired Pistol
Hudson Manufacturing was at the Industry Day at the Range and presented one of the most anticipated new handguns for 2017. The Hudson H9 is double-stack, 9mm pistol, based upon the grip and frame of the Model 1911, but using a striker fired action and innovative recoil system. The previews videos on the Hudson H9 lit the fires of anticipation, and actually getting our hands on … [Read more...]
Remington’s New Striker-Fired RP9 and RP45
Remington Arms has gone the way of Glock. Introducing their new polymer framed, striker-fired RP9 and RP45 two months ago at NASGW Show, the company continues to make moves into the pistol market despite the catastrophic recall of the R51 last year. The two new pistols combine features of the Glock, Walther, and S&W striker-fired pistols, but have some unique features as … [Read more...]
SIG SAUER P320 Compact [Updated]
The SIG SAUER P320 is one of the most popular striker-fired pistols on the market today. The company established a reputation of reliability and precision through years of service in the hands of military units, police officers and armed citizens. The P320 is quickly taking its place among the company's classic designs like the P220 and P226. From full size to … [Read more...]
Kahr Arms Gen 2 P9 Pistol
At SHOT Show this year, Kahr Arms announced the addition of the Gen 2 P9 and P45 pistols. Both pistols add features enhancing trigger pull and sighting, while including all of the "Premium" features of the top line Kahr pistols. I think the Gen 2 P9 pistol (KP90R93) improves on the Gen 1, and should do well in the civilian and concealed carry markets. Kahr Arms is really a … [Read more...]
The New Ruger American Pistol
Sturm, Ruger & Company just announced the production of the Ruger American Pistol. A companion to the bolt-action rifle with the Ruger American name, the Ruger American Pistol is a striker-fired pistol specifically designed to meet the U.S. Military's design requirements for a new issue pistol. In addition, the Ruger American Pistol was designed with "voice of the … [Read more...]